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Apostille vs consular legalisation for Thai documents

Apostille does not replace the existing route everywhere — it applies only between Convention parties, and only once Thailand starts issuing them.

Apostille (Hague Convention 1961)

Only for Convention states — for Thai documents, Not available until 28 February 2027

認証機関
Department of Consular Affairs, MFA, as the Competent Authority
目安期間
Variable, per the authority's announced service cycle
注意点・差し戻しの原因
Assuming it works for every country; some receivers still require a certified translation

Consular legalisation + destination embassy

The destination is not a Convention party, or transition rules still apply

認証機関
Department of Consular Affairs, then the destination embassy in Thailand
目安期間
Variable — days to several weeks depending on embassy queues
注意点・差し戻しの原因
Non-conforming translations or outdated certified copies get rejected

Translator-accredited route (e.g. NAATI for Australia)

The receiving authority specifies a translator standard

認証機関
A translator accredited under that country's system
目安期間
Variable with page count
注意点・差し戻しの原因
Using an unrecognised translator means redoing the whole set

備考: Timelines above are practical estimates from live casework and can change with each authority's policy; confirm with the receiving authority before you plan. If you would rather not test routes by trial and error, our advisers (15+ years of casework) can assess your case and handle the whole chain for you.

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